Antemortem

Early in the morning of a warm autumn day, a bomb explodes in an empty alley. The blast that follows rips through the building that holds the Los Angeles Times and ignites a deadly fire. It was just one incident in a pro-union plot that would backfire.

In the second part of Antemortem’s exploration of assisted death, we’ll dig into the laws and regulations governing its use around the world. We’ll also take a closer look at some cases where it has been either used or denied.

This is Antemortem's first two-part episode and its most controversial topic to date. Euthanasia and physician assisted suicide are linked but distinctive practices that people have been arguing over for centuries. Part one goes over the history, religious stances, and medical ethics related to assisted death.

Are you thinking about summiting Everest? This episode of Antemortem is about the sport of mountain climbing. We’ll discuss how it’s done and the hazards faced by mountaineers. Bring your bottled oxygen and watch for falling rock.

The internet is a dangerous place. Whether you want to purchase used clothes, get a job, or are seeking "female companionship," you should always be wary of potential Craigslist killers. Antemortem will explore four kills linked to the website in this episode.

Pistols at dawn, rapiers at noon, or homemade spears at midnight? This episode of Antemortem is all about the duel. We'll check out their origins, decline, and everything in between.

Murdering your coworkers or former boss isn't just for postal employees. It turns out that individuals in many lines of work can "go postal." This episode will dig into workplace killings both within the post office and without.   

Two deadly forms of natural disasters, landslides and mudslides wreak havoc all over the world (but usually near slopes that are at a minimum 15 degree angle). We'll explore their causes and impacts.

Richard III was a bad guy. Or was he just vilified by the Tudors? He almost certainly had some children murdered. And he survived all the Wars of the Roses until that last one. We'll look at his life and death in this episode.

The Black Death killed a whole lot of people. How many people? Sorry, it's too hard to get a precise number. This is the inaugural episode of Antemortem. We'll take a look at the plague's causes, spread, primitive treatments, and more. Put a frog on your bubo and enjoy!